Shannon Betz, a 52-year-old resident of Vista, California, was found dead in his bedroom on August 8, 2021. The cause of death was a gunshot wound to the head and the manner was ruled homicide. His roommate, returning from vacation, discovered Betz nude on his bed and noted his wallet was missing.

Investigators traced the case to 24-year-old Jheran Beverson. Prosecutors said Betz and Beverson had met through a dating app and arranged to meet at Betz’s home on August 7, 2021. Evidence introduced at trial included photos of Beverson on Betz’s phone, location data from Beverson’s cell phone placing him near Betz’s home, and surveillance footage showing a car matching Beverson’s speeding away shortly after the estimated time of the killing. Beverson was arrested at his Oceanside home about a week later and later convicted of second-degree murder; he was sentenced to 15 years to life.

Anyone who knew Shannon, his routines, or who may have information about the meeting on August 7 is asked to come forward.